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This is a true treasure - thank you so much for sharing it. We are having a blog hop right now, thanks to Madame Samm and all the links are at www.SewIQuiltNow.Com -it is all about mini table quilts on stands. Thought you might enjoy. Judy C posted today at www.shadetreequilting.com

What a wonderful reunion Kaaren!!! I bet it was just wonderful catchng up, and it looks as though a lot of the prep work is already done, oh my!!! how exciting!! Another gorgeous quilt on its way to reality, hopefully we'll see this one before the year is out - no pressure LOL!!!!!

You have a beautiful antique grandmothers flower garden, that is quite a treat. And in such good condition. Then you have a few good rows on the newer version. WOW! Is the plan for the quilt to fit your bed?If so, that will mean quite a few sit downs, and watch a few movies/shows. Have you watched Downton Abbey? Wonderful series. The Elizabeth Gaskell Collection (wives and daughters, cranford, north and south). Pride and Predudice. Such fun.

My sister just emailed and sent me over to view your lovely GFG. Little did she know I was sitting here stitching some hexies for a pin keep for my daughter. Thank you or sharing your beautiful treasure. My sister is contemplating finishing hers as well. I think she started hers a number of years ago.This may just give her the noodge she needed.

Cute post! I am sure you will enjoy working on your lost project again! I have been organizing my fabric like you suggested in a previous post. Even bought a ruler like yours so I can get it right. It will take me awhile, but I have a great start on it. Thank you for the info on how to do that!

I love the basket as much as I love the quiltoh its a dream of mine to make a quilt like this....I have such a soft spot in my heart for 30's fabrics....I can't wait to see your blocks, please post pictures as you finish them, we love close ups!Kathie

Your old friend takes my breath away! I too am working on a very cherished GFG! We draw lots of attention every where we go. My friend and I spend lots of time together these days and we drink lots and lots of coffee. Have a wonderful time with your grandmother's flower garden. Funny I was going to show off mine today as well.

Funny to know what we hide away and forget about. I have a picnic style basket way up high on a shelf. I know it has some smaller size quilt kits in it but I couldn't tell you which ones. You had a real treasure tucked away in yours.

I also have an antique 30's GMFG quilt and have always wanted to make one. Years ago my mother and I put a few blocks together but we new nothing about English paper piecing and just winged it so the blocks were never put together.

I started my PP GFG when my son was playing in the Little Leaugue All-Star games. I think he was 12. He turned 30 in March and the top is complete, just needs quilting...I even saved the fabric I wanted to use for the binding! You've inspired me to get it out and quilt it! I look at it from time to time, run my fingers over the 'flowers', remember the items I had made with some of the fabrics...and remember whatching the little boy, who is now a Man, grow up! Seems like yesterday!Thanks for posting this today.

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I am an artist and have recently retired from actively designing, publishing and travel teaching in the decorative painting industry. In December of 2010, we moved from Eastern Ontario to the beautiful Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. Quilting, stitching, wool applique and rug hooking are just a few of my passions.
During the last 5 years I have released over 40 new and FREE designs here on my blog. Just scroll down and you'll find the links to all of my FREE patterns available in PDF format under the title First Friday Freebies and More First Friday Freebies. Click on them one at a time to download and print the photos, instructions and line drawings. Enjoy!